The swaying of the burning “South Dakota“, the sinking of the “Walke“ and the “Preston“. From the third battle of the Solomon Islands (US term: second night battle of Guadalcanal). 15.11.42, 01.30 a.m.

The Night Battle in the Empress Augusta Bay. Cruising order of the Japanese squadron and beginning of the first 180° turn
Inserted squares:
01.25 a.m.: “Samidare“ drawing out of line
01.31 a.m.: Attack of American destroyers “Charles Ausburne“, “Dyson“, “Stanly“, and “Claxton“; course of Light Cruisers “Montpelier“, “Cleveland“, “Columbia“, and “Denon“
02.15 a.m: Courses of cruisers. Heavy cruisers “Myoko“ and “Haguro“

The Night Battle in the Empress Augusta Bay. Cruising order of the Japanese squadron and beginning of the first 180 o turn
Inserted squares:
01.25 a.m.: “Samidare“ drawing out of line
01.31 a.m.: Attack of American destroyers “Charles Ausburne“, “Dyson“, “Stanly“, and “Claxton“; course of Light Cruisers “Montpelier“, “Cleveland“, “Columbia“, and “Denon“
02.15 a.m: Course of cruisers. Heavy cruisers “Myoko“ and “Haguro“